Police say 78-year-old Evelyn Handler, of Bow, was killed Friday night while crossing a street in Bedford. She was found lying in the street and later died at a hospital.

UNH released a statement to WBZ-TV saying they were saddened to hear of Handler’s death. They say she was president from 1980 to 1983.

Handler went on to become the first and only woman to lead Brandeis in Waltham, Mass., where she was president from 1983 to 1991. She was the first and only woman to serve as president of Brandeis, according to the school.

No charges have been filed in Handler’s death. Police are still investigating.